Alejandro Rodriguez
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
To obtain a position with a growing company that will utilize my passion for preparing great food. I am a very dedicated hard worker with over 26 years of restaurant experience, not Just as a cook but also in management for front and back of the house.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Courtyard Midtown Sacramento
04.2014
- I started at the Courtyard midtown is a bistro manager
- I was promoted to the executive chef and I have accomplished menu development, labor and food cost control.
Sous Chef
Marriott
05.2007 - 02.2014
- I started at the Marriott as a line cook in the on sight Restaurant Formaggio
- I excelled in that position for 1.5 years gaining valuable experience in Italian cuisine
- I was able to contribute in many ways but my favorite was when I was able to put together the daily specials
- I then applied for and got the Lead Banquet Cook position
- After 2 years on the Lead Banquet Cook position the sous chef position was open
- I applied and got the position.
Sous Chef
Table 260
04.2005 - 02.2008
- In this position I was the Chef/owner’s right hand man in the kitchen
- I started with him even before the restaurant opened
- I was instrumental in helping to set up the line and teaching the staff to prepare the menu
- I helped the chef/owner to develop many of the signature dishes of the Soul American fusion cuisine.
08.2004 - 04.2005
- After leaving Chevys I decided to take some time to be at home to reconnect with my two children and allow my wife to take a promotion at her job.
Assistant General Manager
Chevys Mexican Restaurant
06.1993 - 08.2004
- This was my first job, I started as a dish washer in South Sacramento while there I was able to work my way up first to prep cook, next on to the line, then on to the broiler
- In this position I was responsible for training the managers that were going through their M.I.T program
- I enjoyed teaching and training so much I decided to join the Tiger Team traveling to train staff and open new locations
- After 3 years of this I decide to go through the M.I.T
- Program myself and became a successful manager not just as an assistant kitchen manager but pulling double duty in the front of the house as well.
Education
GED -
Oakland High School
Oakland, CA05.1993
Skills
- Forecasting and Planning
- Restaurant Operations
- Safe Food Handling
- Performance Assessments
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Banquets and Catering
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Menu Planning
- Order Management
- Payroll and Scheduling
- Catering and Events
- Recipe Management
References
- Juan Montes, Chef the Cuisine, 916-585-2977
- Violeta Hernandez, Food & Beverage Manager, 916-612-7071
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Courtyard Midtown Sacramento
04.2014
Sous Chef
Marriott
05.2007 - 02.2014
Sous Chef
Table 260
04.2005 - 02.2008
08.2004 - 04.2005
Assistant General Manager
Chevys Mexican Restaurant
06.1993 - 08.2004
GED -
Oakland High School
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